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American Movie (1999)

American Movie
Yes!!! The Americans win again!

Released By:

Columbia Tri-Star

Released In:

1999

Rated:

R

Reviewed By:

Adam Mast

Grade:

B+

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This immensely entertaining documentary from Chris Smith won the award for Best Documentary at the festival. It follows the life of Mark Borchardt, a young, exuberant man hell-bent on making a forty minute film entitled Coven so he can finance his dream project, Northwestern. Borchardt makes for a great subject and comes across as being an Ed Wood for the 90's. This documentary is about his admirable conviction and persistence. Following the film, I spoke to Borchardt and purchased a copy of Coven in the lobby. After viewing it, I was less than impressed. However, I would like to watch Northwestern, if he ever manages to get it made. Like Robert Rodriguez and Ed Wood, Borchardt has a determination that is compelling. It doesn't matter if people hate his film, because he knows for every one who hates it, there'll be one who loves it.

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